Known for its high-octane sequences, including a famous car chase near the Trocadéro in Paris and a Western-style "fast-draw" duel.
Written by Michel Audiard and Georges Lautner, with contributions from Jacques Audiard and script doctoring by Francis Veber. The Professional(1981)
The story follows , a French secret agent sent to the fictional African nation of Malagawi to assassinate its dictator, President N'Jala. However, mid-mission, the political climate shifts, and the French government betrays Beaumont by handing him over to the local authorities to avoid diplomatic embarrassment. Known for its high-octane sequences, including a famous
Jean-Paul Belmondo, who also co-produced the film and performed many of his own stunts. However, mid-mission, the political climate shifts, and the
Ennio Morricone provided the score, featuring the iconic theme "Chi Mai," which became a classic instrumental hit.
With a budget of approximately 20 million francs ($3.5 million), the film was a massive commercial success, selling over 5.2 million tickets in France and grossing roughly $63.4 million. Plot Summary